Lena Valaitis
16 records available
Lena Valaitis
With the song “Johnny Blue”, she represented Germany at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1981 and gained recognition across Europe. The singer has been a mainstay of the German Schlager scene since the early 1970s. Her repertoire includes both German-language and English-language recordings.
Lena Valaitis – Sound & Production Style
Releases from the 1970s and 1980s shape the overall musical impression, featuring orchestral arrangements, choirs and catchy choruses. Collaboration with producers such as Jack White led to a typical Schlager sound, characterised by clear melodies and strong vocal lines. Releases appeared on labels including Hansa and Ariola, with both uptempo tracks and ballads represented in the catalogue.
Lena Valaitis on vinyl – the key releases
The Johnny Blue 7" Single SUNG IN ENGLISH FRANCE (7'' Vinyl) documents a rare English-language version from France and is aimed specifically at collectors of international Schlager pressings. With the You get it (7'' Vinyl), there is another English-language single that highlights the artist’s pop-oriented style. The Johnny Blue/ Meine schönsten Lieder Vinyl LP (12'' Vinyl Maxi) brings together well-known tracks from various creative phases and offers an overview of her musical development.
For collectors of international versions and Schlager productions from the 1980s, the current selection offers targeted options.
- Genre: Schlager, Pop
- Origin: Germany
- Active: 1970s to 1990s
- Notable: Multilingual recordings, collaboration with producer Jack White
